TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 27-Jun-12
If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web. 27-Jun-12 TestFunda Home | Sign up for Newsletters | Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists surly [ SUR-lee ] [ adjective ] MEANING : 1. ill-tempered, rude or churlish 2. threatening or menacing 3. dismal or gloomy USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : His surly temper made everyone wary of him. USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : I have travelled extensively in the Caribbean, and while I haven't always found it as friendly as it's painted – service is often surly and I've yet to meet anyone remotely helpful at Antigua airport – I've never encountered any crime or felt threatened. Telegraph, Caribbean dangers still slight, Maggie O'Sullivan, 11 Aug 2008 menial [ MEE-nee-uh' l, MEEN-yuh' l ] [ noun, adjective ] ME...